Card Number 514, Miss Clement, from the Actors and Actresses series (N145-7) issued by Duke Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes 1880s

"Card Number 514, Miss Clement" is a trade card from the "Actors and Actresses" series issued by W. Duke, Sons & Co. to promote Duke Cigarettes in the 1880s. This black and white photograph depicts a woman, likely an actress, standing on a beach. She is wearing a white dress and a large hat adorned with flowers. The card, with its simple design and focus on the subject, reflects the typical aesthetic of the time. This card is a prime example of an early form of advertising, showcasing the popularity of tobacco and its association with entertainment and glamour in the late 19th century. The card is currently housed in the Metropolitan Museum of Art in New York, NY.